When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, the importance of tracking my blood sugars was drilled into me. I started out tracking my sugars in a paper diary, which I soon digitised by creating a Google Sheet I could update in real time via my phone. A few examples of my online logs - things… Continue reading Reducing the Mental Burden with Apps
Category: Dear Healthcare Professionals
ADS-ADEA 2017: Patient-centred care?
One week on from the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) and Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) annual scientific meeting and I'm still reflecting on the takeaway messages from the sessions presented and the conversations held. It was a busy week that left me feeling invigorated, frustrated and exhausted. Invigorating... It was a pleasure to hear from… Continue reading ADS-ADEA 2017: Patient-centred care?
Diabetes Advocates Day
I'm not sure where time has gone but it's now been a couple of weeks since the first Diabetes Advocates Day held by Medtronic in partnership with Diabetes Australia. The day was filled with some exciting updates on diabetes technology. But what made the event worthwhile for me was the insightful, honest and interesting discussions… Continue reading Diabetes Advocates Day